Prerequisite: SOC/PSY 2360 or MAT 2360. SOC 1110 is also a recommended prerequisite. Explores the process of social research, the nature of scientific inquiry, and basic research design including surveys, experiments, field research, and unobtrusive methods. Note: PSY 3588 may be substituted for SOC 3751 in sociology and related majors although SOC 3751 is the preferred course. Students may not receive credit for both SOC 3751 and PSY 3588.